Christmas in the Past

Find out how Christmas was celebrated in the 1800's at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa this Saturday December 21st at Heritage Hollyday.  You see old traditions brought to life, period decorations across the grounds, and carolers will put in the mood for Christmas.  This event runs from 10AM to 4PM.

Get more information at the Historic Point Basse website Heritage Hollyday

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Nekoosa Hometown Christmas

Join in the celebration of the season December 7th for the Nekoosa Hometown Christmas.

There will be Breakfast with Santa, Reindeer Dash 5K Run/Walk, Children’s Story Time and Cookie Decorating, Wagon Rides, Lighting of Thompson Park, a Christmas Parade and Holiday Fireworks! See times and locations on the Heart of Wisconsin website Nekoosa Area Hometown Christmas 2013

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Holiday Happenings

Christmastime is coming and Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield have events to help ring this happy time of year.

This Thursday, November 21st, is the 14th Annual Holiday Parade at 6:30PM down Central Avenue in Marshfield.  See Santa and enjoy treats at the Holiday Inn after the parade.

Next Wednesday, November 27th, Heid Music will be providing music from 5PM-6PM along with the Celebration! Lighting at 5:45PM followed by the 7th Annual Rekindle The Spirit Parade in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.

Friday November 29th Marshfield will be hosting Family Wagon Rides 5:30PM to 7:30PM from China Chef and Adults only Romantic Buggy Rides 6PM to 8PM from the Holiday Inn.

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Fall Events November 15th to 17th

Crisp, cool temperatures and a hint of snow to come don't stop the fun in Central Wisconsin.  Check out these events next weekend:

Friday November 15th is the 29th annual Fall FunFest at Immanuel Lutheran School in Wisconsin Rapids from 4PM-8PM.  They will have games, bingo, a raffle drawing, a cake walk, along with food and fun.

The YMCA of South Wood County's 2013 Turkey Trot will be held Saturday November 16th at Camp Alexander in Wisconsin Rapids. Pre-registration is over, but same day registration will be from 8AM-9:30AM. The ‘Lil Gobblers Race - a 1 mile walk/run for 5 to 12 years olds - begins at 9AM and the 5k Run/Walk begins at 10AM. There will also be family fun and games from 9:30AM to 11AM. Get details and registration form here 2013 Turkey Trot

Hear beautiful music Sunday November 17th at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield as the Central Chamber Chorale performs at 3PM.

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Special Halloween Events

It's nearly time for the spooks and spirits to come out and play - and here are some fun events around the area to celebrate Halloween.

On Wednesday October 30th the Marshfield Library is hosting History Rising From the Grave at 7PM.  Learn the histories of Marshfield's Cemeteries.

And on Halloween night you can trick or treat without the street in Marshfield or Wisconsin Rapids.  Visit the Marshfield Mall between 5PM-7PM for Malloween with Costume Fashion Show or St Paul's Lutheran Church parking lot for Trunk-R-Treat from 4:30PM-6:30PM with bounce house, activities and more.

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Spirit Walk

It's both Halloween and History. Meet people from the past at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa 6PM-8:30PM October 16th and October 26th.  Lanterns will light your way as you stroll the grounds and spirits will appear and tell you about their former lives.  Spirit Walk Historic Point Basse

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Cranberry Tours

The Pittsville FFA/FFA Alumni Splash of Red Cranberry Highway Tour begins it's 12 year Friday September 27th and runs Wednesdays and Fridays through October 25th.

The 2 1/2 hour tour includes visiting a current marsh under construction, producing beds where you can pick fresh fruit from the vine, along with viewing harvesting, cleaning, and freezing of the berries. Lunch is provided by the Pittsville High School Foods Class.

Read more about this fun and educational tour at wisconsinrapidstribune.com A Splash of Red and make your reservations by calling the High School at 715-884-6412.

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